SAMGYUPSALAMAT Korean Restaurant near Taft Universities

In case you are wondering where will you find this place, you may scroll down below and take a look at the map. However, if you aren't that eager to know, let me proceed with my insights about the place.

It was odd that they named this "Happy Hour" because you usually associate it with drinking. Anyway, I think they call it that way because freebies make us happy. Free rice may not sound so convincing, but if you'll order it there, it will cost you P30. Similarly, that's the price you'll "save" when you avail of the promo.

The Food

Alright! Let's start exploring by starting with the appetizers. With a minimum order of two (2) Samgyumsal Meals, you will be given a set of appetizers consisting of three small dishes: the Kimchi and two other ones I forgot the name of. 

Side Dish of Samgyupsalamat: Spicy veggies

Korean Kimchi - one of the free appetizers if you order two Samgyupsal Meals

I forgot to take photo of the other one, but to give you an idea it tasted and looked like the Filipino Atsara. Anyway, the taste of these appetizers were fine, but there was some point where the spiciness was too much for me to handle.

Now, let's proceed with the main dish we ordered, but you need to forgive me because I wasn't able to completely remember the names. Also, since we were subject to budget constraint, we just ordered the minimum meal in order to take advantage of the free appetizers.

Beef Sirloin (P280)

Beef Sirloin at P280 in Samgyupsalamat

Samgyupsal Pork Belly (P200)

Samgyupsal Pork Belly

Pork Belly grilled in front of you!

It's hard to really differentiate the taste of the pork and beef because usually it depends on how good the sauces are that go along with these grilled meat. Luckily, I really enjoy the taste of the sauces (i.e. benchmarking with that of the sauces in Maru Korean Restaurant), which made me appreciate what I had.

Time to feast!

Lunch in Samgyupsalamat - Korean Cuisine experience!

Evaluation and Suggestions

Do I recommend the place? Well, definitely yes!

In order to take advantage of the promos, I suggest that you group yourselves into 4 or 5. Order 2 of the Samgyupsalamat Meal, then order extra rice. With this, you will spend around P100-P150 each depending on your chosen meals. However, take note that you will not be entirely full, but your thirst for food exploration may be satisfied.

How to get there?

It's very easy to find the place. Use the map above to guide you. If you are coming from either St. Benilde or St. Scho, exit via Leon Guinto St. and just walk straight then turn right after the WWW Tower. If you are coming from DLSU, you may want to pass by Burgundy Tower (which is supposedly prohibited), then walk straight head, you will notice it by the signage.